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Whitney Houston was one of the greatest singers of all time. She still holds a spot in the Guinness World Records for the most awarded femal artist ever. This documentary brings you the life and times of the legend, from her birth in 1963, all the way through to her untimely death in 2012.
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Follow the story of singer Marian Anderson, whose talent broke down barriers around the world. Narrated by Renée Elise Goldsberry, Voice of Freedom interweaves Anderson's rich life story with this landmark moment in history, exploring fundamental questions about talent, race, fame, democracy and the American soul.
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Linda Ronstadt has been an icon for more than 50 years. Her extraordinary vocal range and ambition created unforgettable songs across rock, pop, country, folk ballads, American standards, classic Mexican music, and soul. As the most popular female recording artist of the 1970s, Ronstadt filled huge arenas as no one had ever done and produced an astounding eleven platinum albums. Ronstadt was the first artist to top the Pop, Country, and R&B charts...
7) Aline
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With the support of her family and the man she loves, the fourteenth child of a modest family will become the most famous singer in the world.
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Princess Courtney, a modern princess, has her world turned upside down when she switches places with Erika, a famous rock star. Two very different worlds collide when a mix-up sends Princess Courtney to Camp Pop and Erika to Camp Royalty. While the leaders of the rival camps try to correct the mix-up, both Courtney and Erika learn to adjust to the different worlds and have fun while making new, unexpected friends.
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"More than anyone else in pop music, Britney Spears has experienced ups and downs in her career. Since the one-time Mouseketeer hit the top of the charts, she has graced the cover of millions of magazines, set records with her album sales and lived a dramatic, highly-publicized personal life. Britney Spears: Princess of Pop chronicles the singer's tumultuous career including rocky relationships, paparazzi nightmares and a very public meltdown. But...
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Googoosh was Iran's most famous and beloved pop diva, until she was silenced following the 1979 Islamic revolution when female singers were labeled “temptresses” and forbidden to release records or perform publicly in the presence of men. In this award-winning documentary from First Run Features, Googoosh: Iran's Daughter, Iranian-American filmmaker Farhad Zamani provides a thoughtful examination of the phenomenon of Googoosh. Made during the...
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Night creatures: "Captain Collier and his band of sailors show up to an English coastal town to investigate reports of 'marsh phantoms' who ride by night spreading terror to the town. The Captain suspects that the local reverend might be hiding something. Are the phantoms genuine or a cover for illegal smuggling activities? Who knows the truth about the curse of Captain Clegg?"
The phantom of the opera: "Strange events have been occurring at a London...
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A tribute to one of music's most beloved icons, this extraordinary special celebrates Whitney Houston's life and career with performances paying homage to the six-time GRAMMY winner, along with artists sharing their favorite memories. Also featuring rare interviews and highlights of Houston's most memorable performances from throughout her illustrious career. With appearances by Celine Dion, Usher, Jennifer Hudson, CeCe Winans, Yolanda Adams, Britney...
15) Whitney
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Whitney Houston is a musical icon, known for such hit songs as "How Will I Know," "I Will Always Love You" and "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)." Her debut album, "Whitney Houston," set industry records as the best-selling debut album for a female singer. The documentary follows her life and career, culminating in her untimely death at the age of 48. Her friends and family describe their relationship with the singer and her private struggles....
16) Beaches
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In this contemporary remake, it follows the serendipitous meeting of two young girls on the Venice Beach Boardwalk who, though worlds apart in lifestyle, embark on an unexpected and lifelong friendship. CC is an aspiring singer trying to make it in Los Angeles when a director who gives her first big shot discovers her. Hillary, the daughter of a prominent civil rights lawyer, is struggling to find her own destiny.
17) Amy
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The incredible story of six-time Grammy winner Amy Winehouse - in her own words. Featuring extensive unseen archival footage and previously unheard tracks, this strikingly modern, moving, and vital film shines a light on our culture and the world we live in today.
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"The double DVD set contains two separate films about Katy Perry. The first of these is the classic Katy documentary The girl who ran away ... complimented by a brand new and otherwise unavailable film, Katy Perry - in her own words which features numerous filmed interviews with Katy from across her career to date"--Container.
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Violeta went to heaven tells the story of famed Chilean singer and folklorist Violeta Parra, tracing her evolution from impoverished child to international sensation and Chile's national hero, while capturing the swirling intensity of her inner contradictions, fallibilities, and passions. From the marquee that she built in Santiago, Chile, Violeta Parra is visited by people who shaped her life. We gradually find out her secrets, fears, frustrations...
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We pay tribute to one of the most gripping rags to riches stories ever told. Whitney Elizabeth Houston first showed the vocal range and star quality that would soon make her a legend in the music world. We talk to those who knew her as 'Nippy,' retrace her steps to stardom and revisit some of her most stunning performances. Whitney Houston was so much more than a performer she was blessing for all who were touched by her gentle soul and kind spirit....
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